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Donna Dunlop
December 2, 2011
Dorothy and Children, one long....year has passed and I still cannot believe my buddy is gone. I hope you all have coped over this past year, please know that I think of you all the time. Hugs
Gloria Drummond Axelrad
February 4, 2011
Dear Dorothy. I am truly truly sorry for your loss. You and Alan always welcomed me into your home. I still remember all the chinese take-outs we used to have and the endless number of movies we would watch together (even though I always fell asleep on your couch!). I too, lost a husband at a very young age. Please know that you and your family will always have a special place in my heart.
- Toadie
Darlene Blair
December 20, 2010
Deepest sympathy. It has been a long time since I have seen Allan. He was "Gail's big brother" when she and I were growing up, and my Dad talked about him often when they worked together at the equestrian farm. Allan will be greatly missed.
Nancy Wilkie
December 15, 2010
Dorothy and Children
Sorry for your loss. I will always remember all the fun we had in our missed spent youth. Al will be fondly remember.
Nancy Wilkie
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Alexandra Wood
December 14, 2010
I will always remember Allan at the National Equestrian Park and more recently there when he took such good care of my daughter Sophia when she fainted after getting off her horse.
Ginette (Gourgon) & Wade Mordy
December 14, 2010
Dorothy and family,
May your hearts be filled with
wonderful memories.
Lidia De Dominicis
December 12, 2010
Dear Dorothy, Tracey and Brent,
Please accept our deepest condolences in the loss of Al. We got to know Al from when he would come in to Tom and Son's Donuts, he was a wonderful man with a great family. I have always missed the many discussions we would have and we feel very fotunate to have known Al. My heart and prays go to you and the family.
Lidia De Dominicis and Family of Tom and Son's Donuts God Bless.
Molly (Lemoine) & Jacques Clermont
December 11, 2010
Dear Dorene and Ken,
Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of your son. We didn't know Allan, but have been reading messages from those that did and he certainly was a very respected and much loved man - a true blend of you both. Thinking of you!
Deanna Suykens
December 10, 2010
Dear Dorothy and children.
Our sincerest sympathy with the loss of your husband and father of Brent and Tracey. We were saddened and dismayed to learn of Al's passing as we returned from our vacation. Our friendship goes back to coffee at Tommy's donuts and later at Tim Horton's. They were always good times with light hearted discussions. We wish you all the best as your family must work through this major loss.
We will never forget this good man.
Sincerely Deanna and Keith
Brian & Carol Wale
December 10, 2010
Dorothy, Brent & Tracey,
We wanted to let you know that you have our deepest heartfelt sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened by your loss.
Allan was more than just a wonderful person. He was always so kind and considerate and he welcomed us with open arms into your wonderful family, especially our son Keith. The values that he instilled in his children he has passed on to so many others. We know that his passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him.
Allan will always remain within our hearts.
Brian and Carol wale
Nancy Proc
December 10, 2010
Aunt Dorene Uncle Ken Glen Gail Dorthy Brent Tracy The emptinest that is left behind is more than one can imagine. I now mom and Aunt Irene are at the top of the line to open their arms for Allan. Mom 9 years ago same day. Words are very hard to find. Thinking of everyone often.
December 10, 2010
To the Brydges family
Our condolences on the passing of Al. he was such a great guy always smiling and willing to help any body out. he will be missed
The gang at tom and sons
Gail Hill
December 9, 2010
Forever in my heart. Your sister.
Janet Fahey
December 9, 2010
To Allan`s family, We were all so saddened to hear of Al`s sudden passing. As part of the " morning coffee club" at Timmy`s in Stittsville, it was always such a pleasure to see Al`s smiling face come through the door, or most often, already there to greet us when we arrived! The place will not be the same without him. Hoping that your wonderful memories of Allan give you comfort and help to ease your pain. Deepest sympathies as you mourn this wonderful gentle man. Al will truly be missed by many. God bless.
Janet
December 9, 2010
Please accept our sincere condolences during this difficult time.
John and Brenda Lobb
Lesley Watson
December 9, 2010
Dorothy, I am so sorry for your loss.
Leanne Dumoulin
December 8, 2010
My condplences to the family.Horse shows at the NNEP will never be the same withou Big Al driving around and grooming the rings,my sister and I had been showing there since the day he started.He will and is greatly missed.Rest in Peace,and hopefully the coffee isn't as strong in heaven as I used to make it on saturday mornings.
Shane & Jamie Robinson
December 8, 2010
Dorothy, Tracy & Brent
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Anne Clark-Stewart
December 8, 2010
My sincere sympathies to Dorothy, Tracy and Brent and the extended Howie and Brydges families.
I have know Allan for so long, ever since he and Dorothy were dating. His warm smile and wonderful laugh never changed over the years. When our granddaughter Megan started riding at NNEP we were so pleased to see that Allan was there. We knew she was in safe hands with Allan around. He always took time to look in on her and take the time to chat.
It will be hard to adjust with life without him, as he really was larger than life in so many ways.
Hugh Stewart and Anne Clark-Stewart
Allan and Barb Brydges
December 8, 2010
Dorothy, Tracey and Brent; Uncle Kenneth and Aunt Dorene; Brydges and Howie families;
We are very sorry to hear about Allan's passing. It is very difficult when a loved one passes away so suddenly. May your many happy memories help guide you through your grief.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
NNEP, July 2010
Laura Wheeler
December 8, 2010
Only a week or two ago Al & I were sitting together at the NNEP as he and I caught up and chatted about the recent changes in my life. He listened with such a kind heart and obvious caring. He has been such a huge part of my second home, the NNEP, throughout the 17 years that I've kept my horse there. Al, I miss you, and the tears shed and these simple words seem inadequate at a time like this.
My thoughts are with your family.
May you rest in peace ?
Sheila and Terrence Scammell
December 8, 2010
We knew Al from the Equestrian Park and will always remember him as a kind and funny man. He would give just about anyone the shirt off his back, but he was also nobody's fool — and that is still quite a rare combination, I think.
He was very proud of his family, and spoke of you all often. We can't imagine how big a hole he will leave in your lives, as we already know how big a hole he leaves in ours.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you all.
Donna Dunlop
December 8, 2010
I am sorry sorry to hear of the passing our Al. I had the pleasure of working with him at the NNEP for 15 years and he was a very special man. There will be a big hole at the Park without him. Dorothy and children know that Allan cherished all three of you. To Allan you will now have a bottomless cup of Timmies in heaven and you sure deserve it.
Hugs to you All
Lisa Lindhard
December 8, 2010
My deepest sympathies to you Dorothy and your family. I do not remember an NNEP show at a which I didn't see Al. He was always smiling, always waved and always made time to stop and chat. He will be truly missed. May God bless you with warm memories through this trying time.
Gail Cherry
December 8, 2010
Sorry to hear Allan has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sadness.
Brad, Gail, Michael and Leanne Cherry
Gail Prest
December 8, 2010
Working and knowing Al for over 20 years it seems impossible to believe that he is no longer with us. He has been the foundation of the Park and he will be missed more than words can say. I will miss his quick wit and teasing that always kept you on your toes. Although he was taken too soon at least we had the opportunity to know a great guy.
My deepest sympathies to his family.
Al giving me "the look".
Marci, Laura, Georgia, Danna, & Chevy
December 8, 2010
Our family keeps our horse, Chevy, at the NNEP.
We will all miss Al terribly. He was a gentle giant who made everyone's day brighter with his "gruff" demeaner which we all knew meant he cared deeply but didn't want people to think he was a softy (which he was!).
Al, you will be forever in our hearts. Dorothy and family, our deepest condolences.
(I've attached a photo of Al taken at the NNEP in 2002. He's giving me "the look" that was meant to look gruff, but the twinkle in his eyes gives him away).
Shelley and Ernie O'Dell
December 8, 2010
Al's other family at Nepean National Equestrian Park have been dealt a cruel blow with his sudden passing. We have lost our compass, our rudder, our "Corporate memory". Al took such pride in being the foreman at the NNEP and knew everyone and everything that was going on there at any time. He was a great friend to all who knew him and always had the time to help you, whatever the question or problem might be. He loved the horses, the cats and the people at the "Park" and was always at home working on the tractor or other farm implements. He truly enjoyed working in this environment and made it look so easy. He would be so uncomfortable with all this praise of him yet did we share these thoughts often enough with him? Al will sorely be missed and our aching hearts reach out to his family in their time of sorrow as they also try to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. May the magic of his memory help to heal our broken hearts!
Mary Jane Lancaster
December 8, 2010
Dear Brydges's.
What can one say at a time like this? ...other than, I am thinking and care for all of you, for so many different reasons.
To lose someone you love and care for is...sadly...human.
To lose your child, is un-thinkable!
Thinking of you Aunt Deeney and Uncle Kenny! I am so sorry for the loss of you son.
To the Family: Dorothy, Glen and Gail, and the whole GREAT BIG Extended family BUNCH OF YOU! All of my love and prayers. If you need anything ever I am always just a town or a call away!
God bless you all... life sometimes can be so very unpredictable and short.
Michelle Day
December 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sadness.. I was shocked to hear the news. He will be greatly missed at the speedway. He was a kind and funny man. My deepest sympathies.
Frank E. Lancaster
December 8, 2010
My deepest condolences to all. I too was shocked and saddened to read of Allan's passing, and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
December 7, 2010
Tracy, Keith, and the Brydges Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your Dad,s passing.Though Mike and i never had the pleasure of meeting him, he sounds like he was very well liked and respected.Tracy, my heart goes out you hun!.I will pray for you and your family to give you inner strength to get you through this very difficult time.Love and hugs. Jill and Mike
Wilma, Melissaa & Frank Boisvenue
December 7, 2010
Dorothy, Tracy, and Brent
Sorry to hear abour Allan's passing.I will miss his sense of humor and his cheeriness. I remember working with you Dorothy and Allan coming in to tune us up. My prayers and thoughts are with you through this difficult time.
Glen, Judy, Blackwell and Family
December 7, 2010
Please accept our sympathy it is such a sad thing to have one die so young. May you find some comfort in happier memories that you made together.
God bless!
Gord Barnes
December 7, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Al's passing. When Al would drop by Moodie, it was always a pleasure to see him. He will be missed by everyone here at Moodie Fleet Dept. Our Deepest Condolences to Al's Family
Shanna Sheedy
December 7, 2010
Dorothy and family. I was shocked to hear of Al's passing.He has a great sense of humor which will be missed as well as his laugh. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time.
Beryl & Herb Weckwerth
December 7, 2010
Words can not express the shock and sadness I felt when I heard about Allan's passing. He was a good man. One who had the respect of all who knew him. Memories of him will lighten our hearts. Beryl and I are sorry that we will not be able to attend his memorial. Please know that we hold you in our prayers in this stressful time, and that we will be there in spirit.
Bill & Lenore Gibson
December 7, 2010
Dorothy and Family, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Al's passing. My prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Kurt Weckwerth
December 7, 2010
To Dorothy and the BRYDGES and HOWIE families,
There are many memories of conversations and interaction, from even the wave of a hand in a passing truck to the talks while Megan was taking lessons, that will be fondly remembered and looked back upon. NNEP and the neighbourhood will miss the voice and the smile.
My deepest sympathies.
...Kurt, Lynn, Eric and Megan
Sue Boyd
December 7, 2010
Dear Ken, Dorene,Glen Gail and Family
Deepest sympathy on your loss of a son and brother
Thinking of you
Tanya Boyd
December 7, 2010
So very saddened by the news that we have lost Big Al...a mainstay at the Park, much liked and appreciated by so many. A truly wonderful man who gave of himself so willingly. My sympathy goes out to family, friends and the larger equestrian community who will very much miss his smiling face. A huge loss for us all.
Mike Beard
December 7, 2010
So sorry for your loss.
Marta Cope
December 7, 2010
I was very sad to hear that Al had passed away. I have known him for just over ten years from riding at NNEP. He never failed to be such a large presence there. Every time I saw him, there was always a bit of kidding around. I'm sure he was like that with everyone. He will be greatly missed by so many people. My sympathies to his family at this difficult time.
John & Bonnie Higginson
December 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Allan was always such a happy person - we were blessed to have known him.
December 7, 2010
Dorothy, I am sorry for your loss.
Take care.
Stella
December 7, 2010
Our Condolences to Allan's family. He will be truly missed.
Garry Peacock & Family
December 7, 2010
Dorothy,Tracey&Brent our prayers are with you all, so sorry for your loss. Allan will be missed by all who knew him.
Deepest condolences to all the Brydges and Howie families
Brenda Peacock & Paul Thompson
Melissa Pepin
December 7, 2010
Dorothy and family,
I have only worked with Al at the NNEP for a short five years, but I will miss him very much. He was a wonderful, hard working and comical man. He never failed to put a smile on my face and on the faces of many others. His great sense of humour and big smile will always stay close to our hearts. Deepest sympathies and may all the good memories of Al get you and your family through this difficult time.
Deb Steele
December 7, 2010
The kindness Al showed his equine charges and toward those who loved them was always appreciated. Al's presence at the barn will be deeply missed. Deepest condolences to his loving family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Neove Barr
December 7, 2010
My sincere sympathy to Al's family. I will miss joking with him at the NNEP barn on Saturday mornings. A great person who will be dearly missed. So sorry to hear.
Lori MacDonald
December 7, 2010
Sad, sad news indeed. My condolences to the Brydges and Howie families. May your memories get you through this very difficult time and keep Allan close to your hearts.
December 7, 2010
Dear Dorothy,Tracey Brent Gail Harvey Glen, Elaine, Uncle Kenneth and Aunt Dorene.
Remember that "Great Big Grin"!!! what a Great fellow he was, hold on to each other and all your memories, speak of him often.
Time will help to ease your pain a little.Thinking of you Love to all JoAnn,Jack Chris and Jonathan Donaldson
Ken and Denyse Wade
December 7, 2010
Dear Tracy and Keith,
Our hearts go out to you Tracy and your family. Our thoughts are with you all.
December 7, 2010
Big Al will be so missed by so many. My condolences to his family.
Cindy Hitchins
December 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this very sad time.
Ross and Brenda Marshall
December 7, 2010
Dear Dorothy and family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Ross and Brenda Marshall (nee:little)
December 7, 2010
We are sorry to hear of Allans passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with You. John and Hessie.
Harlingen Texas
Kim Holland
December 7, 2010
Dorthy, Tracy and Brent, our hearts are deeply sadden by the news of Allen. He was a great man, with a beautiful smile,Hardy laugh and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Kim, Olivia, Thomas, David Holland
XXXOOO
Linda Carruthers
December 7, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Smith/Clements
December 7, 2010
My family knew Al through his employment at the NNEP. We will miss his cheery comments and booming voice. As a Mom, I am especially indebted to his watchful eye over my children when they attended NNEP summer camps and riding lessons. Of all my favourite memories, the most enjoyable one was his "disgust" at a horse who had broken a water pipe in his stall late at night and finding a plumber was not an easy task. Al's comments are not printable but it was evident that although, he considered this animal as just a horse, he could not dismiss his concern for its situation.
Your family will be in our thoughts as you struggle to accept the fact that Al was truly a gentle man taken much too soon.
Gary & Teresa Crawford (nee Brown)
December 7, 2010
Sorry to hear Allan has passed away. Please extend our sympathy to the Howie family.
Tina Dube
December 7, 2010
Al will be missed by so many. My sympathies to his family.
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